TRANSCRIPT
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In part two of this four-part series, Martin Mulcare (Actuary, Director at the Growth Project and Facilitator of the Professionalism Course at the Actuaries Institute) interviews Ian and Jess Pollard, on their co-authored book Mental Spinach. This episode revolves around "The Opportunity Lens", and how to create your own luck and opportunities.

Discussion topics include:
• The opportunity pipeline
• Increasing flow of opportunities
• Tackling difficult conversations
• Pursuing the correct opportunities
• Navigating opportunity loss

Ian is an actuary, Rhodes Scholar, international tennis player and currently the chairman of RGA Reinsurance Australia. Jess is a career and creativity coach and a professional singer/songwriter.

They are father and daughter; a self-described ‘Yin and Yang’ duo, who collaborated on the Mental Spinach pocketbook to “nourish you in love, work and play”.

They aim to inspire others to reflect on their values, desires, strengths and opportunities to navigate big decisions and design a rich and sustainable life.
Listen, as they bring together different generational perspectives and tell stories that reveal practical takeaways on enriching your life.


SHOW NOTES
Episode 1 of Mental Spinach - No more flying blind - the art of self-awarenesshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10037734/mental-spinach-no-more-flying-blind-the-

Mental Spinach Book
https://www.mentalspinach.com

- For the Pollards, Mental Spinach is not just a book. It's a project. They want their book to have a tangible impact on the lives of its readers. Further, they aim to positively impact the education and lives of children and young adults by donating to charity every dollar you spend on their book or workshops/keynotes.
- In 2018, the Pollards raised over $15,000 for education charities.

About the Pollards
https://www.jessandianpollard.com/about-us

About Martin Mulcare
http://www.betterbennelong.com.au/about-martin/

Audio clips used (With fair use)
"I Should Be So Lucky"
Artist: Kylie Minogue
Album: Kylie
© Mushroom
© PWL

Popeye the Sailor
© King Features Syndicate
Based on Popeye, created by E.C Segar
© Warner Bros.

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